Discovery in Construction Arbitration: When is Enough, Enough?

October 27, 2011

12:00 - 12:30 p.m.  – Registration, Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.    – Program 

Are you concerned about the escalating costs of arbitrating your construction disputes?

Join the American Arbitration Association (AAA) for this 90-minute Lunch & Learn program focused on how parties can contain the cost of arbitration by controlling discovery. Participants will gain insight from experienced construction advocates/arbitrators concerning what to expect in arbitration and how to ensure a fair proceeding while managing the extent of discovery.

Topics of discussion for this interactive program include:

• Managing party expectations and ensuring a fair arbitration process.
• Handling electronic evidence and claims of spoliation.
• Typical discovery motions and rulings in arbitration.
• Various sanctions available in arbitration.
  

Speakers

Larry D. Harris, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Judith B. Ittig, Esq. - Washington, DC.
Tamara M. McNulty, Senior Counsel, Black & Veatch Special Projects Corporation - Washington, DC. 

CLE Credit

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education board for 1.5 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit. We will also be applying for CLE in Virginia. The AAA will not be offering CLE in any other jurisdiction but can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance for individuals to apply for their own state CLE.

Cost

$90 (includes lunch)